Price Band Hitters, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM IST: Filatex Fashions Leads Gains as California Software Hits Lower Band
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 20, 2026 12:33 PM IST
Several stocks touched their respective price bands during morning trade on Thursday, August 20, 2026. At 11:30 AM IST, Filatex Fashions Ltd recorded the highest positive move among the stocks highlighted, gaining 5.56%. National Standard (India) Ltd also touched the 5% band with a similar strong upward move. On the downside, California Software Company Ltd and Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd hit their lower bands after falling 4.99% and 5%, respectively.
Mumbai, August 20- Price band activity remained notable across a number of stocks during Thursday morning trading. At 11:30 AM IST, several counters moved sharply enough to touch their applicable upper or lower price bands. Filatex Fashions Ltd gained 5.56%, while National Standard (India) Ltd rose 5% and Univastu India Ltd advanced 1.16%. On the other hand, Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd and California Software Company Ltd were among the stocks hitting the lower side of their price bands.
Price Band Hitters
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Price Band | Volume |
| Sanginita Chemicals Ltd | ₹60.50 | -3.20% | 5.00 | 29.98 Lakhs |
| Univastu India Ltd | ₹170.00 | +1.16% | 5.00 | 2.21 Lakhs |
| California Software Company Ltd | ₹27.05 | -4.99% | 5.00 | 12.03 Lakhs |
| National Standard (India) Ltd | ₹133.66 | +5.00% | 5.00 | 1.27 Lakhs |
| Bilcare Ltd | ₹93.00 | +1.46% | 5.00 | 0.90 Lakhs |
Market Activity
Filatex Fashions Ltd recorded the strongest gain in the full price-band snapshot, advancing 5.56%, while National Standard (India) Ltd rose exactly 5%. California Software Company Ltd declined 4.99%, moving close to its 5% lower band, while Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd fell 5%. Sanginita Chemicals Ltd also remained under pressure, declining 3.20% with nearly 30 lakh shares traded. The activity reflected sharp stock-specific movements across both gaining and declining counters.
Why Price Band Hitters List Matters
The Price Band Hitters list helps investors identify stocks experiencing unusually strong intraday movements. Stocks approaching or touching their applicable price bands can attract increased attention because further movement may be restricted for the session. Trading volume alongside the percentage change can provide additional context on the level of market participation. However, hitting a price band alone does not indicate the reason for the movement or guarantee that the trend will continue.
Conclusion
At 11:30 AM IST on August 20, 2026, several stocks recorded significant price movements around their applicable price bands. Filatex Fashions Ltd and National Standard (India) Ltd stood out among the stronger performers, while California Software Company Ltd and Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd faced notable selling pressure. Sanginita Chemicals Ltd also saw substantial volume while trading lower. Investors should track subsequent price action and volumes while assessing these sharp moves.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/both-band-hitters
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